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      I’m penalty-saving expert with secret plan.. West Ham won’t put me off in Carabao Cup shootout after Sheff Utd dark arts

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      LINCOLN keeper Lukas Jensen has warned West Ham not to try any dirty tricks to stop him producing another heroic Carabao Cup performance.The Hammers travel to Sincil Bank on Wednesday for a third-round tie against the League One Imps, who have already taken a Premier League scalp this season.
      Lincoln keeper Lukas Jensen is a specialist in saving penalties
      Jubilant scenes as Lincoln players celebrate with hero keeper Lukas Jensen
      Jensen kept a clean sheet before starring in the penalty shootout win at Sheffield United in the last round by saving two penalties … but only after Blades keeper Adam Davies tried to ruin his masterplan.
      The Imps ace, 24, told SunSport: “I had all the names of the Sheffield United players and which way they usually shoot on a piece of paper wrapped around my water bottle.
      “But their keeper kicked it into the stands so I couldn’t see!
      “Luckily, though, my goalkeeper coach Scott Fry and the other goalie Jordan Wright were there to let me know instead.
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      “I ended up saving the ones from Louis Marsh and Benie Traore and then Jon Egan put their last penalty over the bar to give us a 3-2 win.
      “The Sheffield United goalkeeper coach came to me afterwards to apologise and say he was the one who had instructed for the bottle to be kicked into the stands.
      “He told me the story about Brice Samba. He had done the same as me with the notes on the water bottle a couple of seasons ago and saved three penalties for Nottingham Forest against them in the Championship play-offs— so they didn’t want a repeat. 
      “West Ham can do what they like tonight as it won’t affect me. I have a good penalty technique. My size being 6ft 6in helps me, I can look intimidating for someone about to take a kick.
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      “If I look as big as possible and choose the right side when they shoot, I’ll have a great opportunity to save them. And to be honest I don’t really practice them. I’m natural.”
      Jensen signed for Lincoln in the summer after four years on the books at Burnley.
      And it is no surprise he has developed into a good keeper, given he worked with three England internationals Nick Pope, Tom Heaton and Joe Hart during his time at Turf Moor.
      Also he worked alongside Northern Ireland stopper Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Welsh ace Wayne Hennessey.
      So it was no wonder that he did not get much of a look-in at Burnley, apart from being on the bench for three Premier League games and being involved in the squad on a dozen occasions.
      Nick Pope was a huge help for Jensen at Burnley
      Joe Hart gave Jensen plenty of tips when they were together at Turf Moor
      He said: “I enjoyed working with Nick because we’re similar in size. I could learn everything from him.
      “From how he moves in the goal and it’s the same with Joe because he’s a big guy too. I’m only a few centimetres taller than him.
      “They both told me loads and I’m grateful for everything they’ve taught me because although it seems a bit stupid when they tell you something at that moment, a few months or years later you can use it.
      “They also taught me things like how to talk to people. I was new at the time coming to England from Denmark. So it was how to interact, how to greet people when you meet them. It was simple stuff like that.
      “But going into goalkeeping specifics, it was how to move around in goal, how to deal with certain situations, all that kind of stuff. All very technical.
      I have a good penalty technique. My size being 6ft 6in helps me, I can look intimidating for someone about to take a kick.LUKAS JENSEN
      “And I used every moment of it when I went out on loans because I was meeting new staff, new team-mates and that has been very helpful to me.”
      Jensen had loans with Bolton, Kórdrengir in Iceland and Carlisle before his breakthrough campaign last season at Accrington where he made 29 League One starts and six in cup competitions.
      And he saved two penalties AGAINST Lincoln in the Papa Johns Trophy, which brought him to their attention.
      Jensen said: “I had a chance to stay at Burnley for another year but would’ve only been loaned out again so we decided it was best I leave and here I am now at Lincoln.
      “We’ve got a talented squad who can achieve things this season. Against West Ham, we’ll try to get through the first half hour and then anything is possible.
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      Lukas Jensen is getting ready for a huge game against West Ham
      “I’ve a lot of respect for Lukasz Fabianski. If he plays tomorrow, I’ll certainly be wanting to chat with him after all the great years he’s had in the Premier League and with Poland.
      “But if it goes to penalties, I’m going to be hoping to be the happier keeper at the end!” More

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      Fans are only just realising Lucas Paqueta’s actual name as he’s subbed off during West Ham’s Europa League clash

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      FANS have been left shocked after realising Lucas Paqueta’s actual name.The Brazilian featured during West Ham’s 3-1 win over Backa Topola in their flood-hit Europa League group stage opener.
      Fans were left baffled by TNT Sports substitute graphic for Lucas PaquetaCredit: AP
      But fans are now realising Paqueta’s real nameCredit: Getty
      With the Hammers leading comfortably after late strikes from Mohammed Kudus and Tomas Soucek, West Ham boss David Moyes hooked Paqueta in the 86th minute.
      But fans watching TNT Sports’ coverage of the game were shocked to see a different name come up on the sub graphic.
      Rather than Paqueta, the graphic displayed the name: “Tolentino Coelho de Lima.”
      One baffled fan asked: “[What] The f*** is that name? Why do we call him Lucas Paqueta?”
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      However, the 26-year-old does not actually have Paqueta in his name.
      Instead, his real name is Lucas Tolentino Coelho de Lima.
      So where does Paqueta come from? You may ask.
      Paqueta is in fact the midfielders nickname.
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      It is also a reference to his place of birth on Paqueta Island, located in the Guanabara Bay of Rio de Janeiro.
      Paqueta was the subject of transfer interest from Manchester City before they pulled out of a deal after an FA probe into alleged betting breaches.
      He was seen hugging City boss Pep Guardiola as they played West Ham last weekend. More

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      David Moyes reveals he had already agreed deal to take over Premier League rival a day before sealing West Ham return

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      DAVID MOYES has revealed he came within a whisker of rejoining Everton.A Toffees deal was ‘done’ in December 2019, according to the Scot.
      David Moyes was close to returning to Everton but instead took over West Ham, who suffered their first Prem loss of the season vs Man City on SaturdayCredit: PA
      Moyes said: “When I was being offered the West Ham job, I had actually been in Germany with Farhad Moshiri to take the Everton job.
      “The phone rang and it was David Sullivan — in the middle of the meeting with Everton. I had to say, ‘I can’t speak just now’.
      “But Carlo Ancelotti was sacked by Napoli that night and they changed tack, even though I was due to sign the day before — I had told David.
      “But the next day Everton didn’t make more contact so I phoned David and said, ‘If it’s still there . . . ’.
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      “And it couldn’t have gone better — it was the right choice.”
      Last season Moyes guided the Hammers to their first trophy since 1965.
      Jarrod Bowen pounced in the 90th minute to sink Fiorentina 1-0 in the Europa Conference League final in Prague.
      And West Have have continued their revival this term.
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      Only Manchester City’s 3-1 comeback victory at London Stadium ended the Hammers’ unbeaten start to the Prem campaign.
      James Ward-Prowse’s diving header was overturned by the champions’ triple strike after the break.
      Jeremy Doku, Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland gave Pep Guardiola’s 2022-23 Treble winners their fifth win in five Prem matches this season. More

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      Meet the Ghanaian Hammers fan club who have turned Mohammed Kudus’ hometown claret and blue for hero’s West Ham debut

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      MOHAMMED KUDUS’ hometown was awash with claret and blue as the West Ham star prepares for his home debut.A few miles outside of Ghana’s capital city Accra, the streets had a distinct East London vibe.
      Fans in small town Nima will make Mohammed Kudus’ expected home debut against Man City on Saturday special for them too
      Kudus came on as a sub in West Ham’s 2-1 win at Luton on September 1 and is now set for his first appearance at London StadiumCredit: Getty
      Hammers jerseys from various decades were being worn with pride — one fan even donned club legend Billy Bonds’ name on the back of his jersey.
      The Irons arm symbol was performed at any nearby camera, while some were using actual hammers.
      And in the small town of Nima, birthplace of Kudus, there was a buzz among the market stalls.
      Kudus only joined West Ham from Ajax in a £37.5million deal last month but fan group Ghanaian Hammers have already helped organise celebrations.
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      Relief packages containing water and food supplies for the poor were handed out. Volunteers even had Kudus’ face printed on T-shirts.
      The winger is an idol around these parts. Murals of the 23-year-old cover the walls of the town, a place he still regularly visits.
      Issahaku Abdul-Mumen, president of the Ghanaian Hammers since 2010, told SunSport: “Kudus had a great upbringing and his respect for his roots is something dear to his heart.
      “In the off-season, he visits the community where it all started.
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      “Giving back to the society is something Kudus cares about and he has been providing assistance to the less privileged kids and his childhood team with donations.
      “Kudus is an idol to the upcoming generation.”
      Kudus has spoken of collaborating with Ghanaian Hammers to continue support to his beloved Nima.
      Yet due to the lack of opportunities and limited facilities, making it as a professional footballer is still described as a “battle”.
      Kudus was spotted thanks to an agent-organised match between his local side Strong Tower FC and Ghana’s Right to Dream academy in 2010, initially formed by ex-Manchester United scout Tom Vernon.
      Abdul explained: “Without this match, he would have gone unnoticed.”
      Right to Dream gathered pace, as well as financial backers, purchasing Danish club FC Nordsjaelland, who in turn brought Kudus to Denmark as a 17-year-old.
      Kudus is an idol to the upcoming generation.Ghanaian Hammers president
      The first to make the transition from the African academy to Europe, he made his senior debut in 2018. Two years later, he joined Ajax for around £8m.
      And now, another home debut awaits him, this time in the Prem, with champs Manchester City visiting the London Stadium on Saturday.
      His first appearance was brief — as a late sub in the 2-1 win at Luton — but Kudus is already adored in claret and blue.
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      Last week, one West Ham fan travelled to Kumasi — four hours outside of Accra — to watch him play for Ghana in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
      The St Albans-based fan later got the chance to speak with Kudus. He said: “I told Kudus what we expect of him as fans and how he can be a hero.”
      Kudus joined the Hammers on a five-year deal from Ajax in August with the option for a further 12 monthsCredit: Getty More

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      Kurt Zouma made West Ham captain 19 months after he was filmed kicking and slapping pet cat

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      KURT ZOUMA has been appointed as West Ham’s new captain – 19 months after horrifically kicking his cat.The France international was given the armband following Declan Rice’s £105million move to Arsenal in the summer.
      Kurt Zouma took the West Ham armband on a temporary basis after Declan Rice’s exitCredit: Getty
      David Moyes has permanently handed the French defender the armband nowCredit: RICHARD PELHAM
      Zouma has impressed so far this season, so much so that Hammers boss David Moyes has opted to give him the armband on a permanent basis.
      The Scot revealed on Friday: “Kurt will continue as captain. He’s done a good job.
      “We’ve won three and drawn one of the opening four games, so he will continue in the role.”
      Zouma’s future at the London Stadium was up in the air last February after SunSport exclusively revealed he’d kicked his cat in a sickening video.
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      The centre-back, who has made 68 appearances for the Hammers since joining from Chelsea for £32m in 2021, was filmed booting and slapping the feline by his brother and had his cats taken away from him.
      Zouma, 28, was slapped with 180 hours of community service and banned from owning cats after the disgusting incident.
      He was also fined £250,000 by West Ham – the fee donated to animal welfare charities.
      The former Blues defender issued a grovelling apology for his actions, saying: “It’s been a difficult spell for me and my family.
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      “I have done something very bad and I apologise again for what I’ve done.
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      Kurt Zouma was filmed kicking his cat last year
      “I know it was very tough for people to watch and to see that and, obviously, I feel very, very sorry.
      “I have great remorse about it and now I’m trying to move on with my family and looking ahead. I learned from it.
      “I had support from many, many people around me who helped me stay focused on football and I try to stay happy.’
      “The support that I received from my team-mates, from the staff, and everyone at the club, and even from the fans, has been unreal.
      “I can’t thank them enough. This club is like my family.”
      West Ham will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, welcoming defending champions Manchester City to the London Stadium. More

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      West Ham confirm 24-man Premier League squad… and fans reckon they know who’ll pinch the final spot on free transfer

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      WEST HAM have dropped a major hint that Jesse Lingard could be set to re-join the club. The Hammers confirmed their squad for the Premier League season and were allowed to name up to 25 players.
      Jesse Lingard could be set to return to West HamCredit: PA
      However, David Moyes has picked just 24 with fans convinced it is leaving the door open to Lingard’s return.
      Clubs that have not named the maximum amount of players can register free agents subject to Prem approval.
      The attacking midfielder is currently without a team after seeing his Nottingham Forest deal expire at the end of last season.
      Lingard has been training with West Ham over the summer to maintain his fitness and could be set to land a short-term contract.
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      Speaking on talkSPORT, Moyes suggested that the 30-year-old could pull on the claret and blue shirt again.
      He said: “Jesse has trained with us for three weeks and he’s improved greatly from when he first came in.
      “He’s in really good condition – much better condition than he was when he first came in.”
      The former Manchester United star became a fans’ favourite in East London during a loan spell there in 2021.
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      He joined in January and helped fire West Ham into the Europa League with nine goals and five assists in 16 matches.
      The club made an effort to make the deal permanent but they could not agree a deal with him and he stayed at Old Trafford for one more year, scoring a winner against the Irons that season.
      Again, West Ham tried and failed to sign him last summer as Forest snapped up him up.
      Fans believe West Ham will finally get their man, one said: “Space left for Lingz.”
      Another added: “Room for one more.”
      West Ham cannot include more than 17 non-homegrown players so they have named eight born in England to fill the quota.
      Players aged Under-21 do not have to be included.
      There is no space for Lingard in their Europa League squad.
      West Ham’s 24-man squad West Ham’s squad: * represents homegrown players
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      David Moyes gives update on Jesse Lingard future after confirming ex-Man Utd star is training with West Ham

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      DAVID MOYES says he will give Jesse Lingard “every opportunity” to get fit and earn a contract at West Ham.The former Manchester United star is currently a free agent after his contract with Nottingham Forest expired at the end of last season.
      Jesse Lingard has been training with the Hammers recentlyCredit: Alamy
      David Moyes has given an update on West Ham potentially signing himCredit: Getty
      The 30-year-old has been training with The Hammers and is said to have impressed during his time with the club so far.
      Lingard spent time on loan at the London Stadium during the 2020-21 campaign – scoring nine goals in 16 appearances.
      The midfielder returned to parent club Manchester United that summer before joining Nottingham Forest in 2022 – despite interest from West Ham.
      But last season’s exploits with Forest didn’t see the former England International reach the heights of his West Ham loan spell.
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      Lingard struggled to stay fit and when he did he was rarely picked by Tricky Trees boss Steve Cooper.
      He featured just 17 times in the league all season and failed to put up any numbers when it came to goals and assists.
      Speaking on TalkSPORT, West Ham boss Moyes hinted at the prospect of Lingard earning a contract.
      He said: “Jesse has trained with us for three weeks and he’s improved greatly from when he first came in.
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      “He’s in really good condition – much better condition than he was when he first came in.”
      Lingard’s short spell for the Irons assisted the East London side to finish sixth making the cut for the Europa League.
      Moyes continued: “I have to say, when Jesse joined us two years ago I think he scored nine goals in 15 games and was probably the difference between us getting into Europe for the first time.
      “I want to give him every opportunity to get himself back in condition and see how he does.
      “So there’s no real update on it at the moment, just to say that he’s back and getting much closer to the levels of fitness where you’d hope he would be.”
      The Scotsman will be hoping that a spell in East London can help Lingard return to his imperious form of 2021.
      The Europa Conference champs are unbeaten in four Premier League games this season with their next game against last season’s treble winners Man City this Saturday. More

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      Unemployed ex-Man Utd star Jesse Lingard ‘to play in secret behind-closed-doors friendly for Premier League club TODAY’

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      UNEMPLOYED Jesse Lingard is reportedly set to feature in a behind-closed-doors friendly for West Ham against Ipswich TODAY.The 30-year-old free agent continues to train with the Hammers and today’s game could influence whether David Moyes will agree to sign him.
      Jesse Lingard is set to play for West Ham today in a friendly against IpswichCredit: EPA
      The free agent left Nottingham Forest last season without a club after failing to score in 17 Premier League outings as Steve Cooper’s side narrowly avoided relegation.
      Since his departure, Lingard has been training in East London to get his fitness up to scratch.
      This has left Moyes on the brink of signing the Englishman again.
      Lingard previously enjoyed a successful half-season loan in 2020-2021 at West Ham under Moyes, scoring nine goals and five assists in only 16 games.
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      According to the Daily Mail, the winger is now lined up to play championship side Ipswich in a friendly later today at Rush Green.
      The game will not be filmed and no footage will be published by either club.
      The former Man Utd star’s performance will assist West Ham on whether they should offer a short-term deal to Lingard.
      West Ham needs to file their 25-man Premier League squad by 13 September with Lingard hoping he makes the cut.
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      If Lingard returns to West Ham, he could face off against former club Forest on November 11.
      Moyes missed out on adding another attacker to his squad at the end of the transfer window, having lost Gianluca Scamacca and Manuel Lanzini over the summer.
      Meanwhile, the former Man Utd star has also been linked to Premier League rivals Wolves.
      Lingard made a name for himself at the Red Devils where he won the FA Cup and the Europa League and scored 32 goals in 232 appearances. More